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2019 Airtel FUFA Awards launched
The awards that will take place on 14th December at Speke Hotel Munyonyo will see most outstanding players, Coaches, individuals and teams represented with accolades.
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has launched the 5thedition of the Airtel FUFA Awards that appreciates outstanding Uganda talents and football associates
The awards that will take place on 14th December at Speke Hotel Munyonyo will see most outstanding players, Coaches, individuals and teams represented with accolades.
Rogers Byamukama the awards organizing committee chairman said there are four new categories that have been added to the awards making the list 14
“The new categories are Airtel-FUFA BestX1 2019 (Women), Airtel-FUFA women Football coach of the year, Best Squad (club/National Team)of a particular year, FUFA members associations award and the fans team of the year (FUFA competitions)”
Byamukama added “We have so far released only three categories and list of nominees which include FUFA Male player of the year 2019, FUFA Female player of the year 2019, Team Fans of the year (FUFA competitions)”
“Football off the pitch has grown a lot hence attracting big companies to sponsor such big events , we are confident that the last four years of the FUFA Awards have contributed a lot in giving every footballer a chance to double their efforts for recognition and possibility of winning the biggest prize said Justus Mugisha the acting FUFA President.
Mike Mutebi the KCCA FC coach and the three times coach of the year award winner said the Awards are a motivation to their coaches he teams and the club owners, as they keep pushing to be the best
The award sponsors Airtel Uganda offered 100 millions in the event and co sponsors ECO bank offered 10 millions.
“We are proud to be part of the awards and football development and Nurturing we do not shy away from milestones registered at the national team, and re affirm our commitment to Ugandans football”: said Remmy Kisakye the Airtel Uganda Brand and communications Director
Primrose Kobusingye the Eco Bank communications director said they are glad and privileged to associate with the awards and promised to keep the cooperation even with the National team
The list of the Nominees so far include
Nominees for Airtel – FUFA Male player of the year2019
- Kagimu Shafiq URAFC
- Kyetume Saidi URA FC
- Mike Mutyaba KCCA FC
- Mutakubwa Joel Kyetume FC
- Bashir Mutanda SC Villa
- Madondo Joel Busoga Utd
- Serunkuma Daniel Vipers Sc
- Okello Allan KCCA FC
- Mucurezi Paul Mbarara City FC
- Ojok Deogratious BuL FC
- Bright Anukani Proline FC
- Hillary Mukundane Mbarara City FC
- Mustafa Kizza KCCA FC
- Kayiwa Allan Vipers SC
- Ivan Bogere Proline FC
Nominees for Airtel –FUFA Female player of the year 2019
- Nalukenge Juliet Kawempe Muslim
- Najjemba Fauzia ISRA Soccer Academy
- Nakaziro Daisy Lady Doves
- Mutuzo Lilian Kampala Queens
- Nassuna Hasifah UCU lady cardinals
- Aturo Ruth UCU lady Cardinals
- Nabosa Leticia Lady Doves
- Margret Kunihira Kawempe Muslim
- Nankya Shadia Uganda Martyrs
- NABABI AMina Makerere
- Nalujja Shamira ISRA soccer academy
- Kinavudori Maureen UCU Lady cardinals
Nominees for Airtel –FUFA Team Fans of the year 2019
- SC Villa fans
- Onduparaka Fans KCCA FC Fans
- Tooro United FC X fan